CinemaOSMovie · 2007 · 1h 25m

Fat What No One Is Telling You

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Face it: We're fat. With 66 percent of U.S. adults either overweight or obese, our girth is a serious public health issue. Yet many of us still view being overweight as a character flaw, a lack of self-control, or even a moral crime. FAT: What No One Is Telling You explores why losing weight—and keeping it off—is so difficult. With two-thirds of U.S. adults overweight or obese, this documentary moves beyond blame to examine the psychological, physiological, and environmental forces behind America’s obesity crisis. Emmy Award-winners Naomi Boak and Tom Spain spotlight cutting-edge science on metabolism and hunger, and how our food culture—giant portions, constant ads—makes healthy choices harder. Through deeply personal stories from people across the country, including a teen considering surgery, a grandmother seeking mobility, and a doctor leading the fight with compassion, the film reveals the complex truths behind weight gain.

Directed byAndrew Fredericks

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
April 2, 2007

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Meredith Vieira

Meredith Vieira

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Directed by
Andrew Fredericks
Written by
Tom Spain
Mary Dimino

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